A Level in Graphics

Course summary

This stimulating A level course will encourage you to explore a range of disciplines such as illustration, typography, advertising, packaging, branding, editorial design, book cover illustration, animation and web design. You will cultivate academic writing skills in the ‘Personal Investigation’ project, learn about European and non- European Art and choose from a range of exciting design briefs to cultivate your creative and expressive personality. You will learn how to investigate, communicate evaluate and articulate a personal response to images, typography, signs and symbols to convey ideas and meanings to your work, within the framework of Art & Design. You will develop skills in image generation and manipulation transfer. You will learn and develop a variety of techniques within drawing, illustration, typography, laser cutting, print making, using a range of specialist CAD and CAM equipment. The graphics classrooms are well-equipped with a range of materials and equipment.